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The Illinois Venture Capital Association (IVCA) is now accepting nominations for the 2025 Portfolio Company of the Year Awards, with one recognizing excellence in Private Equity and one in Venture Capital. These prestigious honors recognize Illinois based companies that have demonstrated exceptional performance and impact during their time under PE or VC ownership, culminating in…

July 1, 2025 CHICAGO – (July 1, 2025) – Pritzker Private Capital (“PPC” or “the firm”), a leader in family direct investing, today announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Buckman (“the company”), a family-owned innovator in specialty solutions for water treatment and industrial processes. PPC’s partnership will provide additional financial resources and…

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 At the core of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocating for Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. On July 15, IVCA Executive Director Christie Pruyn and IVCA-PAC Legislative Liaison Dave Stricklin will meet with: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:15 PM | Gibsons Italia, 233 N Canal, Chicago These meetings are part of…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ILLINOIS BRACES FOR IMPACT Illinois policy makers are working to address the near-term impacts of the federal reconciliation bill which passed and was signed into law over the 4th of July. HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION WARNS AGAINST FEDERAL BILL GOVERNOR PANS…

July 9, 2025 The 2025 IVCA Scholar Program is in place and operating this summer, as it provides undergraduate students, – primarily from underrepresented communities – experience that could lead a possible career in the Venture Capital/Private Equity industries. The 10-week program is a deep dive, and upon completion the students will receive a $10,000…

July 9, 2025 IVCA is proud to introduce the 2025 cohort of the IVCA Scholar Program, an initiative designed to build a more inclusive and representative private equity and venture capital industry. Supported by the IVCA Foundation, this program provides undergraduate students with hands-on experience, professional development, and invaluable networking opportunities. This summer, 20 students…

2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Illinois Venture Capital Association. Since our founding , IVCA has been the voice of private equity and venture capital in Illinois, advocating for the industry, and supporting growth and innovation across the state. As we celebrate this milestone year, we look forward to honoring our legacy and the…

Illinois Venture Capital Association Illinois Legislative ReportDavid Stricklin / Stricklin & Associates Wednesday, June 25, 2025 SPEAKER SENTENCED One of the most influential elected officials in Illinois history was sentenced to 7.5 years of prison time after his conviction by a federal jury on public corruption charges. Any list of powerful Illinoisans would include former…

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 At the core of IVCA’s mission is our commitment to advocating for Illinois’ venture capital and private equity community. This week, IVCA Executive Director Christie Pruyn and IVCA-PAC Legislative Liaison Dave Stricklin met with: Both legislators support entrepreneurs and family-owned businesses, and we’re grateful for their leadership and partnership. These meetings are part of the ongoing…

June 25, 2025 The IVCA Foundation is proud to celebrate the success of the 2025 IVCA Invitational, our largest and most impactful fundraising event to date. Held at the prestigious Olympia Fields Country Club, the event brought together over 200 professionals from across the Chicagoland private equity and venture capital ecosystem for a day of golf, networking,…